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C40 UPE

2010 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

157,357 mi
Last recorded157,357 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 BMW X583,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC40 UPE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 157,357 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front grills are loose

Pass 9 Dec 2024 147,423 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 140,371 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 133,014 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 125,737 miles

Rear o/s and n/s tyres inner edge

Pass 9 Dec 2020 119,360 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 119,360 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 114,360 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2018 102,403 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Dec 2018 102,401 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Dec 2017 89,715 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 79,918 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 71,976 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner shoulder void of tread. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 64,050 miles

offside front and nearside front tyres void of tread on outer edges

Fail 28 Nov 2014 64,050 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

offside front and nearside front tyres void of tread on outer edges

Pass 20 Dec 2013 53,321 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2006 113,016 miles

How Reliable is the BMW X5?

Based on 1,735,343 MOT tests across 137,484 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
7,400
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
137,484
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,544
constant velocity joint gaiter split 29,936
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 29,587
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,930
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 21,276
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C40 UPE is a 2010 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2010 BMW X5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 83,060 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW X5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,544 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C40 UPE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 16 years old, this BMW X5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C40 UPE registered?

C40 UPE is a 2010 BMW X5, first registered on 10 December 2010.

Is C40 UPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for C40 UPE shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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